Custodian

Custodian Orange County Schools 327 - Gravelly Hill Middle School - Efland, North Carolina Job Details Job ID: 5742908 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description POSITION TITLE Custodian LOCATION Assigned school or location SALARY Salary Grade 55 plus supplement FLSA STATUS Non-exempt REPORTS TO Principal, Head Custodian, or Custodial Foreman SUPERVISES None WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday – Friday; evenings and weekends as necessary WORK HOURS 40 NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR 12 POSITION PURPOSE The Custodian performs intermediate work in the care and cleaning of school buildings and grounds. The Custodian provides general assistance for relocating furniture, school deliveries, and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff Basic ability to read and speak and understand English Ability to interact appropriately and courteously with central office personnel, school administration, faculty, staff, and students Education, Training, and Experience GED, High School diploma, or some high school or middle school attendance Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Certification and License Requirements Valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles Preferred Qualifications Experience as a custodian in a public school setting Experience working and interacting appropriately with students, teachers, and other school staff Essential Duties and Responsibilities Secure the building; take out the trash, clean bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, and the gym Mop and buff the halls; vacuum in carpeted areas Clean the cafeteria after school activities Change lights; fill all paper towel dispensers, and toilet paper dispensers Clean and dust high and low; clean white boards, wipe clean student desks, empty trash cans Clean all the bathroom stalls and sinks, fill toilet paper dispensers, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, sweep and mop the floors, and wipe down the walls Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff, and strip floors; wipe down all the walls Clean gym, sweep and spot mop, clean water fountains, and clean up after activities Set up and pick up chairs, clean, sweep, and pick up all trash Replace lights daily for the inside and outside of the school building Assist when other custodial staff members are absent Interact appropriately and courteously with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and central office staff Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Custodian, Principal, or Assistant Principal WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time. Position Type: Full-Time Contact Information Tenisha Williamson, Principal 327 - Gravelly Hill Middle School Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr